This sheet is about the possible exposures during breastfeeding after a natural disaster. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What could I be exposed to in a natural disaster? While many substances enter breast milk, most are not likely to harm a breastfed baby. In most cases, the benefits of breastfeeding far outweigh any risk from an exposure. However, if you notice anything unusual in your nursing baby, tell your …
The Baby Blog: Household
Lead
This sheet is about exposure to lead during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is lead and where is it found? Lead is a heavy metal. It can be found in many places, such as: soil, water, cosmetics, children’s & costume jewelry, old paint, plumbing, batteries, bullets, solders, and gasoline. Lead can leach out of pipes into drinking water. Living near metal smelters or mining …
Cigarette Smoke
This sheet is about exposure to cigarette smoke in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is in cigarette smoke? Cigarette smoke is made of gases and tiny particles that are released when cigarettes are burned. It has over 4,000 compounds including nicotine, tar, arsenic, lead, and carbon monoxide. When you breathe cigarette smoke into your lungs, the gases and particles get into your …
Ep. 40: Household Cleaners during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor, is joined by Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD of MotherToBaby Utah to answer questions about household cleaners and sanitizers during pregnancy and breastfeeding. …
Ep. 39: Lead Exposure during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor, is joined by Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD of MotherToBaby Utah to answer questions about lead exposure during pregnancy and breastfeeding. …
